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The patent EP3249481 was granted to Siemens on Oct 2, 2019. The application was filed on May 25, 2016 under application number EP16171365A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.
| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CABINET NUBOLD | Jul 1, 2020 | NUBOLD | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP2924570 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2924572 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3070548 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016065493 |
| SEARCH | EP2544059 |
| SEARCH | EP2924570 |
| SEARCH | EP2924572 |
| SEARCH | EP3070548 |
| SEARCH | US2013166621 |
The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.
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